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Reliability

With a number of train strikes taking place around the country, there is a huge reliability factor at play. Hundreds of thousands of commuters are left stranded on a regular basis due to unforeseen strikes and delays.

Is it reliable?

Well it has its days but be sure to have another transport alternative just in case a random strike or delay comes out of the woodwork.

MyCiti

MyCiti is a booming Bus Rapid Transport system that was formed in 2010 transporting passengers from north to south along the coastline of Cape Town.

The aim of MyCiti was to create a comfortable transport system that reduced the amount of traffic on the roads as well as an efficient means of transport for citizens to take to and from work.

Safety

According to MyCiti, special attention is paid to safety and security, especially at the stations.

Throughout the routes, there are a number of monitored CCTV cameras as well as security personnel at each terminal.

It is not the safety of MyCiti that you have to worry about. Rather the taxi drivers who take to setting buses alight and burning down stations.

This is something one has to be aware of when travelling with MyCiti.

It is one of the safest forms of transport in Cape Town, however.

Cost

As of July 2017, MyCiti fares have increased, making this one of the more expensive means of transport.

In order to be able to travel on MyCiti, passengers have to purchase a MyConnect card where they can load money onto.

New card holders pay R35 for a card, however;

Existing members whose cards have expired pay R22 to replace their old card.

There are other MyCiti package options such as:

The Single Trip Packages – This allows users to take one journey anywhere within a two year period. This card costs R30 and R100 including airport trips.

Mover Package- This package will save you at least 30% of your fares. This packages allows the money that you load onto your card to reflect as points. The only downside is that it can you can only purchase these points at station kiosks. Prices range from R35 to R1000.

Monthly Pass- You can purchase a monthly card that provides you with unlimited trips. This will cost you R780.

Standard Fare Package- The cool thing about this package is that you can use the money on your card to as a debit card for food or other essentials if you don’t have cash on you.

Routes

MyCiti has routes all around the Cape Town area spanning as far as Atlantis. To find your desired route click here.

Reliability

MyCiti is seen as one of the most reliable transport solutions.

Each station is equipped with informative boards and station officials who are able to assist you as well as inform you of your bus’s arrival time.

18 months ago I visited and used all four forms of public transport, minibus taxis, Golden Arrow, My Citi and the train service. In those 18 months it seems that the trains have become unsafe and tardy for various reasons and I am saddened by this. I enjoyed all my travelling in the four modes mentioned and once the train service is on track again, I would give Cape Town 9/1o for their public transport.